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India calls for "pragmatic engagement" with Taliban at UNSC meet

"India calls for a pragmatic engagement with the Taliban. A coherent policy of engagement should incentivise positive actions. A focus on only punitive measures will only ensure that a 'business as usual' approach continues as we have been seeing now for the last four and a half years."

2025-12-11T12:51:25.460601+00:00 IST

Bangladesh to hold national election on Feb 12

A national referendum on the "July Charter" will also be held on the same day, proposing significant reforms to state institutions, including curbing executive powers and strengthening judicial independence. Voting will be held simultaneously for all 300 parliamentary seats.

2025-12-11T12:36:39.247577+00:00 IST

WUC highlights rights violations in China’s Xinjiang region

The month began with the East Turkistan National Day on November 12, reaffirming the resilience of the Uyghur struggle. The WUC marked a milestone in Uyghur women's empowerment through the International Uyghur Women's Dialogue, thereby strengthening gender representation in the global movement.

2025-12-11T11:23:54.090883+00:00 IST

India issues advisory for travellers as Thailand–Cambodia border

"In view of the situation near the Thailand-Cambodia border, Indian travellers who plan to visit these areas are advised to check updates from Thai official sources," the Embassy said.

2025-12-11T11:19:06.302465+00:00 IST

11 Pakistani fishermen held after entering Indian waters in Gujarat

The fishermen were travelling in a boat named Al Wali. The Coast Guard brought all 11 men and the vessel to Jakhau Port, where the boat is being searched and the crew is under interrogation, the statement said.

2025-12-11T11:06:08.024434+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects 27 Chinese sorties, 6 vessels around nation

Of the 27 sorties, 22 crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered the northern, central, southwestern and eastern ADIZ.

2025-12-11T09:55:54.334505+00:00 IST

Pakistan’s population growth outpaces development, deepening nati

According to the latest data from the US Census Bureau, Pakistan remains one of the world's most populous nations, a reality that signals a critical demographic juncture, as reported by The Express Tribune.

2025-12-11T09:47:04.949970+00:00 IST

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Trump’s Ukraine Peace Plan draft may involve land concessions

A new Ukraine peace proposal being discussed within the Trump administration could involve Kyiv ceding territory in the eastern Donbas region and agreeing to limits on its military capabilities in exchange for US-backed security guarantees, CNN reported, citing a Western official familiar with the ongoing deliberations.

2025-11-20T17:39:08.672171+00:00 IST

Musk’s “thank you” note sparks buzz after Trump jab

Trump revived his feud with Elon Musk at the US-Saudi Investment Forum, questioning whether Musk ever thanked him for past "favours." Musk later publicly thanked Trump online. Their relationship has remained tense since Musk criticised Trump's policies and launched plans for a new political party.

2025-11-20T08:48:45.496421+00:00 IST

“He asked, we agreed”: Trump to meet NYC mayor-elect Mamdani

US President Donald Trump will meet New York City mayor-elect Zohran "Kwame" Mamdani at the Oval Office on 21 November. The meeting comes after months of tension, with Mamdani seeking to discuss the city's affordability crisis while both leaders prepare for potential policy clashes.

2025-11-20T07:30:03.667741+00:00 IST

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Macron signs law banning bee-killing pesticide after petition

French President Macron signed a law banning the bee-killing pesticide acetamiprid after a petition by over two million people. The Constitutional Council ruled it risks human health. The law, called the Duplomb law, aims to protect the environment despite criticism from farmers and political deadlock.

2025-08-13T06:11:58.408782+00:00 IST

Macron calls Israel’s Gaza plan “disaster waiting to happen”

French President Macron condemned Israel's Gaza expansion plan as a "disaster waiting to happen" and called for a UN-led international mission to stabilise Gaza, urging a permanent ceasefire to protect civilians and end the conflict, according to France 24.

2025-08-13T05:50:27.980058+00:00 IST

Ireland is your home too: Kevin O'Brien over attacks on Indians

Former Irish cricketer Kevin O'Brien has strongly condemned the recent violent and racist attacks on Indian citizens in Ireland, calling the acts "hateful" and unrepresentative of the Irish people.

2025-08-13T04:07:39.227084+00:00 IST

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Indian Hospital in Congo celebrates Women’s Day

The India Level III Hospital in MONUSCO, located in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, celebrated International Women's Day 2025 with great enthusiasm under the leadership of Col Rajesh W Adhau. The event highlighted the invaluable contributions of women serving in peacekeeping missions and reinforced the hospital's commitment to gender equality and women's empowerment, an official statement noted.

2025-03-08T22:48:49.871923+00:00 IST

India-Russia hold Foreign Office Consultations in Moscow

During the consultations, the two sides reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral ties and also shared perspectives on regional and global issues of mutual interest.

2025-03-07T22:07:53.274157+00:00 IST

MoS External Affairs Pabitra Margherita calls on Barbados PM

MoS Margherita expressed gratitude to the government and the people of Barbados for conferring 'Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados' on PM Modi for his leadership and vision during COVID-19 pandemic.

2025-03-06T19:20:36.355210+00:00 IST

Asia

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Canberra seeks deeper education, tourism ties with India: Barr

"India is a priority partner for Canberra - our largest diaspora community - and one of the world's largest and fastest growing economies. We are placing a major emphasis during this mission on promoting Canberra's two major export industries - international education and tourism," Barr said.

2026-02-13T07:04:35.889476+00:00 IST

PM Modi congratulates Barbados PM Mottley on election victory

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended wishes to Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley after her historic third consecutive election victory. PM Modi underlined the longstanding friendship between the two countries and expressed optimism about further strengthening the ties.

2026-02-13T06:59:13.251410+00:00 IST

Bangladesh Polls 2026 sees overwhelming support for Referendum

With the vote count underway of the 13th parliamentary elections of Bangladesh, mounting support has been expressed by people for Bangladesh for a referendum in the country.

2026-02-13T04:28:49.915801+00:00 IST

Middle East

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6.1 magnitude earthquake jolts Turkiye

6.1 magnitude earthquake jolted the Sindirgi district of Turkiye's western Balikesir province on Monday night, Anadolu Agency reported, citing the country's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD).

2025-10-27T22:38:59.871156+00:00 IST

Israeli, Hungarian Foreign Ministers hold meeting

Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and the Foreign Minister of Hungary participated in the main meeting of the senior economic-business delegation that joined the minister's visit in Hungary, which includes approximately 50 businessmen and heads of economic organisations in Israel.

2025-10-27T18:09:35.621389+00:00 IST

Arab Parliament calls for launch of pressure mechanism to achieve

Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yammahi, President of the Arab Parliament, emphasised during his chairmanship of the Palestine Committee meeting in Cairo the importance of unifying Arab and international parliamentary positions to support the Palestinian people's right to self-determination, highlighting the significance of the Sharm El-Sheikh Agreement for the ceasefire in Gaza.

2025-10-27T18:08:17.292915+00:00 IST

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Pak's Ex Spy Chief convicted for violating secrecy acts

In a statement, the military's media affairs wing said that the process of Field General Court Martial (FGCM) was initiated against Hameed on August 12, 2024 under provisions of the Pakistan Army Act, spanning over 15 months.

2025-12-11T09:36:46.920819+00:00 IST

Chief of Naval Staff holds talks with Brazilian defence min

The discussions provided a comprehensive review of the expanding India-Brazil defence engagements, with a focus on augmenting strategic cooperation and enhancing bilateral defence ties, as per the statement.

2025-12-11T09:20:49.234246+00:00 IST

"India contributed to maritime burden sharing in Indian Ocean and

He said, "In recent years, China has expanded and modernised its nuclear arsenal, undertaken one of the largest naval buildups in its history, and unveiled new unmanned and cyber systems."

2025-12-11T09:05:46.902053+00:00 IST

Asia

Karachi’s air quality worsens sharply, respiratory diseases rise

Health experts stated that the government's failure to enforce environmental standards and control emissions has pushed the city's air pollution to alarming levels, endangering millions of residents, as reported by Dawn.

2025-12-11T08:27:05.313225+00:00 IST

Asia

Pakistan’s oil industry faces imminent collapse amid government a

The Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC) has once again sounded the alarm, drawing the attention of the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) to a host of pressing issues from unrecovered sales tax and exchange rate losses to port inefficiencies and the rushed digitisation of retail outlets across the country, as reported by The Express Tribune.

2025-12-11T08:07:34.152339+00:00 IST

Asia

Thai-Cambodia conflict: UNESCO urges urgent protection of Hindu t

UNESCO said it stands ready to provide technical assistance to safeguard cultural property and implement emergency protection measures "as soon as conditions allow". The statement comes amidst reports of escalating tensions between Thailand and Cambodia on the border that began on December 10

2025-12-11T07:21:50.476314+00:00 IST

Asia

Baloch woman critically injured in Kech as Pakistani forces accus

According to The Balochistan Post, the victim, identified as Durdana, wife of Nazir Ahmed and a resident of Sahaky village, was struck by a bullet while preparing the evening meal inside her home, according to local sources.

2025-12-11T07:21:09.419028+00:00 IST

Asia

Thai-Cambodia clashes force civilians to seek shelters away from

In one such attack, Cambodia accused Thai soldiers of violating international humanitarian law by firing on civilians in Prey Chan village in Banteay Meanchey province.

2025-12-11T06:56:44.178855+00:00 IST

Asia

""Wherever I go, Indians show genuine compassion," Dalai Lama

Many people including Tibetans and foreigner devotees gathered at Kangra Airport to see him off.

2025-12-11T05:47:39.180743+00:00 IST

Asia

Earthquake of magnitude 4.0 strikes Tibet

The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.

2025-12-11T05:29:37.608050+00:00 IST

Asia

Italy FM Tajani hints at PM Modi’s visit to Italy in 2026

Tajani, while speaking to ANI, said that during his recent talks with PM Modi, he extended an invitation on behalf of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

2025-12-11T04:44:54.803518+00:00 IST

Asia

Earthquake of magnitude 3.8 strikes Myanmar

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 38 km.

2025-12-11T03:55:24.971433+00:00 IST

All that glitters: Trump launches Gold Card in a bid to expedite

Trump announced at a roundtable event that his "gold card" immigration policy, which the president said would fast-track visas for certain immigrants in exchange for a hefty fee, is officially launching on Wednesday.

2025-12-11T03:37:58.757472+00:00 IST